Roast Parsnip Soup

Roast Parsnip Soup with Cilantro (fresh coriander) and Lemongrass

I really like this soup and just have to share. As mentioned in a previous post, parsnips grow wild from self seeded stock in my garden, they even grow through the weed mat on the embankment behind my herbs, consequently many of them are an odd shape. Parsnips are packed full of potassium, folate, vitamin C, magnesium and manganese, thats vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

Parsnips from the Garden

There are so many parsnips in the garden so I thought I would cook one of my favourite parsnip dishes.

Method

Preparing the stock
Cut the green tops of the lemongrass from the stalks and tie into a knot.
Split the main part of the lemongrass down the middle and bruise.
Cut the ginger into large slices.
Chop the main stalks and roots from the cilantro (set aside the leafy tops).
Place the above ingredients into with the water into a heavy based pot.
Add the thyme, parsley, asafoetida, celeriac and lovage stalks to the pan.
Bring to the boil, place the lid on the pan and simmer for at least 1 hour.

Method

Preparing the soup
While the stock is cooking wash, clean parsnips and cut into medium size pieces.
Place the parsnips in a lightly oiled baking dish, sprinkle with ground rock or sea salt and fresh ground white and black pepper corns.
Drizzle with olive oil and bake in a medium oven until cooked through and the parsnips are starting to brown off.
When the parsnips are cooked, strain the stock from the pan to remove the herbs and spices.
Re-place the stock into the pan and add the cooked parsnips.
Roughly chop the cilantro before adding it to the pan then add the ginger pieces from the stock making and the coriander seeds.
Bring to the boil, simmer for 30 mins with the lid on.
Then remove from the heat and blend with a bamix or similar.
Finally add the tin of coconut milk and stir through.
Add salt and pepper to taste.

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3 comments on “Roast Parsnip Soup”

Mad

May 2, 2015

Thank you so much for sharing this delicious recipe! I made this last week and my whole family enjoyed it. Your method for making a vegetable stock is one that I can replicate for other soups too. I struggle a great deal with IBS and this soup was not only tasty but kind to my tummy. Thanks!